Earl Grey Scones

These Earl Grey Scones are fluffy, thick, and jam-packed with Earl Grey flavor in these easy-to-make scones for breakfast or dessert.

Course Breads, Breakfast, Pastries

Cuisine British, British pastries

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 299kcal

Author Jere' Cassidy

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups AP flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
6 teabags Earl Grey Tea 1 teabag=1 teaspoon
½ cup milk can use half and half, cream, or buttermilk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter very cold
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Scone Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons milk can use cream
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon dried lavender optional

Instructions

How to make Earl Grey Scones

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Measure flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Open the Earl Grey Tea bags and add the dry to the flour mixture. Mix well to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and vanilla.
Use a cheese grater or pairing knife to cut cold butter into the flour bowl. Use a pastry cutter to incorporate the butter into the flour mixture until you get pea-sized crumbs.
You can also use two knives and cut the butter into the flour in a criss-cross fashion.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix to combine until the mixture is moistened forming a dough ball.
Pour the dough onto a floured clean surface and work the dough into a ball with your hands. Then roll out the dough into an 8-inch circle with a rolling pin to about a quarter inch thick. You can also just use your hands to create the dough circle.
Cut dough to make 8 triangles using a sharp knife or a bench scraper and transfer the scones to a parchment-lined baking pan leaving space between each piece.
Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Let the scones rest and transfer them to a cooling rack. While still slightly warm, top with glaze if desired.

How to make the scone glaze

In a small bowl add all of the glaze ingredients and mix until smooth. Drizzle over the scones when cooled.
If using the lavender, you can add to the glaze or sprinkle on top of the glaze.

How to make Mini Earl Grey Scones

For smaller scones, press dough into two 5-inch discs and cut each into 8 wedges.

Notes

Storage

Storing Earl Grey scones is not a complicated process, but it does require some care and attention to ensure that the scones remain soft and delicious for as long as possible. The primary goal is to keep them away from moisture, heat, and light.

For short-term storage of freshly made Earl Grey scones, the best option is to wrap them in a clean kitchen cloth and store them at room temperature.

If you want to keep Earl Grey scones for longer periods of time, put them in an airtight container, bag, or plastic wrap before storing them in the refrigerator or freezer where they can last up to 3 months. The key is to make sure that the Earl Grey scones are completely cooled down before putting them away since any trapped heat could cause the Earl Grey scones to become soggy.

To revive Earl Grey scones that have been stored in the refrigerator or freezer, simply warm them up in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.

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